The Andhra Pradesh Factories Rules, 1980

The Factories Act is a social legislation that has been enacted for occupational safety, health, and welfare of workers at work place. The State of Andhra Pradesh has formulated its rules as envisaged under the Act and they are known as The Andhra Pradesh Factories Rules, 1980.

Compliances

Applicability

The Act is applicable to all factories, including State and Central Government, in the premises wherein:

10 or more workers are employed with the use of power.
20 or more workers are employed without the use of power.
Less than 10 workers, if activity is notified by the State Government.

Engaged in manufacturing activities.

References

Acts & References

Andhra Pradesh Factories Rules, 1980

Notification dated 12 April 2021 - Annual Filing Return due-date extension to 30 April 2021.

Notifications

Notification to amend Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Rules

23 Nov, 2023

The Labour, Factories, Boilers & Insurance Medical Services Department of Andhra Pradesh has issued a notification to further amend the Shops and Establishments Rules.

Safety Measures and Obligation on Factories in Andhra Pradesh

07 Jul, 2023

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has prescribed various obligation on occupiers and managers of the factories towards safety of the workers required in confined spaces.

Andhra Pradesh allows women workforce at factories in night shift

25 Oct, 2022

Government of Andhra Pradesh has allowed the employment of women in factories in night shifts i.e. after 7 p.m. and before 6 a.m. subject to conditions that the managements of such factories provides adequate safe guards in their factories to ensure occupational safety and Health of women employees, provides for rest rooms, lunch rooms, crèche rooms, toilets for women employees, adequate protection to ensure prevention of sexual harassment, and provides transportation facility from the factory to the door step of their residence.